Department for Promotion of Welfare and Health

The Department for Promotion of Welfare and Health promotes welfare and social inclusion as well as the population's health and functional capacity.

The task of the Department is to

secure a healthy living environment

promote social exclusion

plan, monitor and guide the provision of early support

draft and implement legislation in its sector

take care of emergency preparedness planning and prepare for emergencies

manage tasks related to the EU and international cooperation

The groups under the Department and their areas of responsibility

The Department is led by Director-General Veli-Mikko Niemi.

Department Management (HTO/YHT)

the Department's general and human resources administration

Director Veli-Mikko Niemi

Unit for harm prevention (HAITE)

alcohol, tobacco and drug policy

preventing accident injuries in the home and at leisure

preventing harm caused by gambling games

preventing interpersonal and domestic violence

victim-offender mediation in criminal and civil cases

preventing trafficking in human beings and sexual abuse

Director Kari Paaso

Inclusion Promotion Group (OSE)

preventive social policy

social work and social rehabilitation

social inclusion and prevention of social exclusion

promotion of the welfare and health of people with disabilities, immigrants and other special groups

housing allowance and social assistance

services for homeless and excluded people

Director Kari Ilmonen

Coordination and Development Group (KOKE)

coordinates the department's operational and financial planning and related financial preparation, implementation and follow-up tasks, legislative drafting, as well as the department's EU and international affairs

assists the director in general and personnel matters, as well as in the coordination of the department's functions and the development of the department

is responsible for the preparation and administrative implementation of the national development program for social welfare and health care